KJV ORIGINAL
The Emims dwelt therein in times past, a people great, and many, and tall, as the Anakims;
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
The Emites used to live there in the past—they were a great nation of people who were numerous and very tall, just like the Anakites.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes how a giant race of people called the Emites once lived in the land, similar to other giant peoples like the Anakites.
📚 Historical Context
Moses is recounting Israel's journey through the wilderness and describing the lands they encountered. The Emites were one of several groups of unusually tall people mentioned in the Old Testament, often called 'giants' in English translations. These peoples inhabited the Promised Land before Israel's arrival and were considered formidable opponents.
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